The mayor’s office is seeking candidates for vacancies on the city of San Bernardino Senior Affairs Commission. If you have a passion for senior citizen issues, please consider applying.

Commissioners meet monthly to improve the quality of senior living. Responsibilities include visits with older residents in the community, participation in general city planning projects and contact with ward council members to share information.

Observation and study of aging issues and concerns result in recommendations to the City Council from the commission.

Be a voice for the expected high increase in aging baby boomer population in this community. They will need a voice as they look for creative and engaging activities, attractive housing and transportation as they live longer and are healthier.

The Senior Affairs Commission has its annual meeting at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 9 at 1350 South E St., in the parks and recreation conference room. The purpose of this meeting is to summarize the work done in 2011 in an effort to move forward priorities for the new year.

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